Winter is here, and with it comes a higher risk of respiratory illnesses. As the temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, it’s important to make sure your family is prepared—not just with warm clothes and comfort food, but …
31Mar, 2025
YFD Autumn Newsletter
Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter! As 2024 is now in full swing, we bid farewell to the humid summer months and embrace the crisp air of Autumn. With the change in seasons, we also see an increase in viral infections, …
04Mar, 2025
INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS 2025
- Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over (unless medically contraindicated) to reduce their chance of becoming ill with influenza.
- All children aged 6 months to less than 5 years are eligible for free
20Feb, 2025
Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
As GP’s, we frequently speak with women who are navigating the challenging yet inevitable life stage of menopause. Whether you’re nearing the end of your reproductive years or experiencing the early stages of perimenopause, understanding what’s happening to your …
19Dec, 2024
YFD Christmas Newsletter
The holiday season is upon us, and 2024 is swiftly drawing to a close. It’s been another busy year at Your Family Doctors as we continue to serve our amazing community. We feel truly privileged to care for the medical …
03Oct, 2024
YFD Spring Newsletter
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter! This month, we’re excited to bring you more important updates and medical information. We’ll be discussing the details of MyMedicare (have you enrolled yet?) our practice fees, and the Medicare safety net. As September …
26Sep, 2024
Impact of the New Payroll Tax Levy on General Practices
- Starting in September 2024, the NSW Government will implement a new tax levy on General Practices.
- To maintain our operations, practices like ours will need to raise fees.
In June of this year, the State Government announced that all medical …
23Jun, 2024
YFD Winter Newsletter
Welcome to our Winter Newsletter. Winter has arrived, and so have all the winter lurgies! There are many ways to be ‘winter ready’ and try and reduce you and your family’s risk of acute respiratory infections such as regular hand …
17Jun, 2024
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immunisation
RSV is a common respiratory infection. It mostly affects young children. Adults can also get it. RSV symptoms are usually mild. However, some children and adults can get very sick and need to go to hospital for treatment. RSV if …
15Jun, 2024
Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and around 15,500 Aussies are diagnosed with the disease every year. From 1 July 2024, 1.6 million Australians aged 45 to 49 will be able to join the Australian Government’s National Bowel …